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About Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Boxberry
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
About Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Boxberry


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Origin
Argentina, Chile   
Southeastern United States   
Types
Not available   
Not Available   
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods   
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands   
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
7-11   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
21,22   
21,22   
Habit
Spreading   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black   
Red   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Elliptic and Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   
Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Cuttings   
Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
Yes   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Birds, Insects   
Bees, Birds   
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face   
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative   
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem   
Leaves   
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens   
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'   
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In Hindi
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In German
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In French
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In Spanish
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In Greek
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In Portuguese
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In Polish
boxberry   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
In Latin
Burning   
Dwarf Yaupon Holly   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Ericales   
Celastrales   
Family
Ericaceae   
Aquifoliaceae   
Genus
Gaultheria   
Ilex   
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Tribe
Gaultherieae   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
141   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Yaupon Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Dwarf Yaupon Holly has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Season and care of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Physical Information

Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly are as follows:

Care of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Care of Boxberry and Dwarf Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Yaupon Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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